Bob Donnan/US PresswireKendall Marshall drives the ball in UNC's win against Long Island in the NCAA Tournament's opening round.

1. In January, you were charged with leading the North Carolina offense once Roy Williams made the highly publicized switch up top. Were there any nerves from your end once that all shook down?

The first game against Clemson, at home, I was very nervous. The day prior, butterflies, hands sweating, twitching. But once the ball went up, I realized it was just basketball, and there’s still five players on each team competing, and once that previous day of nervousness went out the window, I was fine.

2. I heard you keep a barf bag on you. Did the need for that slowly fizzle away?

I think the last time I did it was the Florida State game at home, I think that was the last time I threw up. The nerves haven’t been there as much, and I think I’ve handled it well. Sometimes it’s nerves, but sometimes I don’t know why I do it. In high school I did it way more frequently, it would be like every game, every other game.

3. Once Roy gave you the keys, did you think that was the golden ticket or did you think there was still work left to do?

I was still skeptical. I didn’t know if he was going to keep that starting lineup or if he was just threatening (the other guards). But he ended up making the change and we’ve been winning and playing well ever since.

4. Your rise coincided with Larry Drew’s decision to leave the team. Has he contacted any of you guys since then? Do you plan on contacting him maybe after the season ends?

I don’t think so. As far as our team goes, we’re just focused on the 15 guys that are in our locker room — or 14 now. I haven’t thought twice about (talking to him after the season) yet.

5. Are you guys hitting your peak right now?

I don’t think so, I think we’re still getting better — we’re still learning from our mistakes. Against Washington, we only turned the ball over nine times, and I think prior to that game a big problem was turning the ball over. So I think we’re still getting better, we’re still learning.